Passenger Transport Framework

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06b55dProcurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableactive

Estimated value

£148.0m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

3

0 awarded

Published

06 Jul 2026

Deadline 03 Aug 2026

Description

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) is seeking providers to join a Passenger Transport Framework for home to school transport requirements, and for use by all BCP service users and employees. This contract has been divided into lots which are: • Lot 1 - Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats • Lot 2 - Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats • Lot 3 - Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats Lot 1 & Lot 2: All suppliers who meet the Council’s selection criteria, as set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be awarded a place on the Framework. All required routes will be awarded following completion of further competition procedures. Lot 3: All suppliers who meet the Council’s selection criteria, as set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be awarded a place on the Framework. Bidders will be required to submit pricing for Lot 3. Bidders can tender for a single lot or multiple lots.

Scope

Reference
DN819244
Total value
£148,000,000 excluding VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2031
Possible extension to 31 Aug 2034

Options to extend are subject to satisfactory performance throughout the life of the contract and the Council's confirmation of funding availability (budget).

Main category
services
CPV classifications
60000000
85000000
Contract locations
Plymouth, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Price Price onlyprice100.00%
PricePrice onlyprice100.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

As listed in the Invitation to Tender

As listed in the Invitation to tender

As listed in the Invitation To Tender

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
20 Jul 2026, 1:00 pm
Submission deadline
03 Aug 2026, 1:00 pm
Submission address
http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure

Lots · 3 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Minibuses with 9 - 16 Passenger Seats£4.5mactive
2Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles or Social Cars for up to 8 Passenger Seats£12.3mactive
3Ad Hoc Provision of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles up to 8 Passenger Seats£1.7mactive